Postpartum Transformation Tuesday
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It is never easy to post pictures like this🙈but I am incredibly PROUD of my body and everything it has gone through to bring my sweet boy into this world🌎
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I gained 38lbs with him and have not even stepped on a scale to see how much I have lost, because I broke up with the scale a longggg time ago and honestly I don’t care what I weigh!🤷🏼‍♀️
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A full month has passed and I haven’t done a single workout, just a few walks here and there + breastfeeding a hungry boy. I am starting to get anxious and ready to workout again but I want to make sure I am fully healed and not pushing my body before it’s ready! 2 more weeks and I will get my check up and hopefully cleared to workout again!💪🏻💥
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Fully embracing this new journey because I earned those 🐅stripes👶🏼💙

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2 305 hours ago

Kennedy is absolutely addicted to her name puzzle these days! We have to hide the fact that we have one for Adeline already because she will try to play with before poor Addie even gets to see it for herself. Do yourself a favor and buy one of these gems for your toddler! 💕

1 305 hours ago

"We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day" -Richard Scott
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A year and a half ago I wanted to be happy again. I wanted to feel like I owned my body after having a baby. I wanted to feel confident in my own skin. I wanted a healthy outlet to relieve stress. I wanted to be a good example for my daughter. Finally, I wanted to share this story and motivate others.
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So I showed up in some way every single day. Even when it was hard. Even when I didn't feel like it. Even when people didn't support me. Because giving up on myself wasn't ever an option 🚫
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Motivation will come and go. You can't wait and wish for it. You have to decide you want it, commit & stay consistent!
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My back to school, back to you virtual bootcamp is starting Monday and I'll getting ladies ready this week! I'll give you the tools to be successful, make you a part of our fit community and show up every day to support you. You just have to show up too & do it with me!👭
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You'll get:
. 💓 Unlimited access to hundreds of workouts {cardio, strength training, kickboxing, dance, yoga, pilates prenatal/postpartum}
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💓 Clean eating meal plans that include recipes and are easy to follow. NO cutting out food groups, counting calories or tracking points!
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💓 Online support & accountability groups that are full of women with the same goals as you!
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If you're ready and want to save your spot, message me this emoji 👭 and I'll be in touch!

Baby girl is getting bigger and bigger!
She likes to sit super low and heavvvvvy at nighttime.
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Per @akdill87’s request I snapped this pic last night and said “definitely not posting that”
But then my dear friend got giddy over me sending it and told me I looked beautiful and mom said the same thing and I just thought, ya know, I’ve committed to sharing my whole story for you guys — all of it — even the messy hair, wearing my husband’s underwear and oversized tee with @kglenn and @cherhains faces on it to bed look.
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This pregnancy stuff is no joke.
Whether you have(had) an easy pregnancy or a challenging one — growing a human is freaking mind blowing and emotional with highs and lows and everything in between.
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It’s all different.
I’m different.
My body is different.
My marriage is different.
And she’s not even here yet!!.
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These are truths that have taken some time to sink in — it makes sense to me God gives us ladies a 9ish month runway of pregnancy to digest it al!
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Baby Girl is 22 weeks today (even though the ultrasound tech, two weeks ago, said she’s sizing 8 days bigger then her projected due date - December 18th)
She’s big enough where Daddy Lukas got to FEEL her move for the first time yesterday morning and to see the smile on his face when he did — it made me fall in love with him deeper.
This is a nutso ride and being her mommy is already the coolest thing I’ve ever done.
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#girlmom#babybump#pregnancy#pregnant#mommy#firsttimemommy#firsttimemom#firsttimeparents#secondtrimester#babybumplove#migrainelife#holistichealth#medicationfree#naturalbirth#wellnessjourney#wellness

Totally honored to share in this Experience w Patty!! Starting out w a lovely lunch then off to Target to Register for Baby Vivian’s upcoming shower! Adored seeing my friend amazed at the baby aisles like it was a foreign land 🤣!! Pretty much dazed & jaw dropped absorbing it all as we strolled through the baby section..hahah!! You are going to be an amazing mother Patty!! So happy for you & Jake! #babybump#baby#target#love#friendship#firsttimemommy@pattyroetzel

Time used to be my excuse for everything...and the main one I used for not taking care of myself. “I don’t have time to workout.” “I don’t have time to be a coach.” ~Exact words from my mouth in a previous life💁🏼‍♀️.
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Turns out, I had the time...and instead of scrolling social media or watching hours of TV at night, I’d use my lunch break, and bathroom breaks, and early mornings and night times to WORK my business. NOW, I use early mornings, nap times and bedtimes.👩‍👦‍👦.
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Time is no longer an excuse cause I know my priorities and taking care of ME and building my DREAMS is finally part of my every day routine🙏🏻. .
Now my mission is to pass that along to other busy women out there. You DO have the time...I can help you figure that out. You HAVE the time, the tools, the support to achieve ANYTHING you want to. We’re a tribe of busy moms, teachers, corporate hustlers, office admins....all making it work, and we want to teach you how too.💕💕 I know you’ve been watching....you ready yet?!😘

1 3723 hours ago

Week 5 Day 1
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I tried to come up with some excuse not to work out tonight but none of them were good enough! This mama is on a mission and plans to crush her goals 💪👍😘

MOTIVATION MONDAY.💥💥
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When pictures like this come up in my memories I thank god everyday for the choices I have made!🙏🙏
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The momma on the left put everyone before her..worried what so many others thought and was so tired of life..yes I was an exhausted first time mom that didn’t know what the F I was doing..but more than that I had lost my identity! Where did Julie go? I gave up on me!😥😥
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Flash forward to today. Still a first time mom but a mom that puts herself first because without a happy, strong mommy... Sammy has nothing..I’m a better mom today then I was 3 years ago because I have realized that taking care of myself is not selfish.. it’s the best thing I can do for my family!👪
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Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else! 🙏💪💥 #strongmomma#dontgiveuponyou#lululemonambassador#firsttimemommy#momminishard#sportsmomlife#dogmommy#fitmomsclub#workhardplayhard💪

Treated myself to some Starbucks this morning, little man crying in the back, hair a mess, face breaking out, and our air conditioning broke at home so it has been an interesting 24hours to say the least🙈but I wouldn’t trade the craziness for anything, being a mom is truly the biggest blessing💙

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So I FELL off the wagon a little
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I was having a hard time getting up early last week and only got in two workouts for the week and my nutrition wasn’t the best, it wasn’t awful but it wasn’t great either. 😕
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But rather than give up and throwing in the towel like I use to do I am going to make this week great and get my booty back on track! I unfortunately didn’t get up early again today but I will be working out once I get home from work and I will be prepping my meals for the week.
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It’s Monday.
It’s a new week.
God is doing a new thing.
New doors.
New breaks.
New blessings.
Prepare your mind.
Enlarge your vision.

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“Being a mom is a series of sacrifices. It starts with pregnancy- we sacrifice our body, our comfort, and our physical autonomy- and continues through motherhood- sacrificing disposable income, our relationships, and sleep.”
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I was inspired by this Chicago-mama, @happilyhafsa who learned to work through some of her early motherhood struggles and gives advice to other moms who may feel like they're sacrificing too. | 📸 cred: @happilyhafsa

Postpartum Transformation Tuesday
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It is never easy to post pictures like this🙈but I am incredibly PROUD of my body and everything it has gone through to bring my sweet boy into this world🌎
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I gained 38lbs with him and have not even stepped on a scale to see how much I have lost, because I broke up with the scale a longggg time ago and honestly I don’t care what I weigh!🤷🏼‍♀️
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A full month has passed and I haven’t done a single workout, just a few walks here and there + breastfeeding a hungry boy. I am starting to get anxious and ready to workout again but I want to make sure I am fully healed and not pushing my body before it’s ready! 2 more weeks and I will get my check up and hopefully cleared to workout again!💪🏻💥
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Fully embracing this new journey because I earned those 🐅stripes👶🏼💙

Kennedy is absolutely addicted to her name puzzle these days! We have to hide the fact that we have one for Adeline already because she will try to play with before poor Addie even gets to see it for herself. Do yourself a favor and buy one of these gems for your toddler! 💕